{"product_id":"antique-english-sterling-silver-chainmail-purse-c-1880","title":"Antique English Sterling Silver Chainmail Purse c.1880","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully wrought late Victorian chainmail evening purse in Sterling Silver, alive with fluid movement and delicate detail. The finely woven mesh cascades from an engraved, hinged frame adorned with foliate motifs and dotted borders, and is finished with a petite openwork ball finial at the tip for a graceful flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePractical as well as pretty, it features an unusual, secure closure at the frame and a short double-strand chain handle for effortless carrying. Weighing an impressive 81.3g of Sterling Silver, this English example marries utility and ornament in true \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eVictorian style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eERA:\u003c\/b\u003e Victorian, c.1890-1900.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMEASUREMENTS:\u003c\/b\u003e Purse is 178mm long including chain.\u003cbr\u003ePurse is 76mm wide at the widest point.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWEIGHT:\u003c\/b\u003e 81.3g.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMATERIALS:\u003c\/b\u003e Tests as Sterling Silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHALLMARKS:\u003c\/b\u003e MJF maker's mark inside the rim. \u003ci\u003eSince we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePACKAGING:\u003c\/b\u003e Your order will be gift-wrapped free of charge in a Lillicoco cardboard box made from recycled materials, tied with a ribbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEXCELLENT:\u003c\/b\u003e The mesh is supple and intact with minimal age-related wear; the hinge and rare closure operate smoothly and fasten securely. Light surface wear and an even, attractive patina to the engraved frame.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lillicoco ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53321948496166,"sku":"C8861","price":1518.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1131\/5568\/files\/vIsdBCpx5CyvQzlLcj0ITCb2uCqp_b_CmVvnLdjP1dM.jpg?v=1781020695","url":"https:\/\/ae.lillicoco.com\/products\/antique-english-sterling-silver-chainmail-purse-c-1880","provider":"Lillicoco ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}